Design Buy Build Issue 72 2025 | Page 28

BATHROOMS & WETROOMS

LAMINAM ’ S TOP FIVE BATHROOM TRENDS FOR 2025

And how to use the material of the moment , porcelain to create these key looks
Cladded vanity units , bold bookmatching and minimal luxury are top bathroom trends for 2025
Global leader in the design and production of large sized porcelain surfaces , Laminam offers a range of designs that are practical and beautiful , ideal for any upcoming bathroom project . Whether for a new family bathroom or luxurious en-suite , Laminam ’ s R & D Director , Claudio Corniola , shares his predictions for the top five bathroom trends for 2025 :
1 . CLADDED BASINS AND VANITY UNITS
Inspired by five-star hotel luxury , cladded vanity units have become increasingly popular in recent years , especially in en-suite bathrooms . This trend is set to become even bigger in 2025 , as homeowners look to recreate the spa-style sanctuary of a favourite holiday or luxury break at home . Twin basins also make a stunning statement within a bathroom scheme , especially when clad in a stone surface such as porcelain . Durable and hardwearing , it also creates a sleek and seamless look that flows effortlessly when paired with the same surface for countertops , splashbacks , showers , wall cladding and flooring . Porcelain is an ideal material for bathrooms , as it is non-porous so doesn ’ t require sealing and as well as being water resistant , it is stain , scratch , moisture and humidity resistant . The stunning marble effect of seamless porcelain surfaces will also bring a luxe look to any bathroom or en-suite and for 2025 , let the material take centre stage with fresh or warm whites with delicate veining or grounding earthy tones to bring a sense of the outside , in . Laminam Surface – New Slate Series – Ankara
2 . BOOKMATCHED SURFACES
Laminam Surface – I Naturali Series – Calacatta Oro Venato
Laminam ’ s porcelain is perfect for making a statement in the bathroom . The large-format slabs can be laid horizontally or vertically for walls and floors and 2025 will see a rise in the use of bookmatched patterns for large areas such as behind a freestanding bath , as a basin splashback or in a large walk-in shower area . Bookmatching allows for seamless continuity with no visible joins , which has the added benefit of being impervious to germs and bacteria while also making cleaning easier thanks to fewer grout lines . The distinctive and eye-catching look is created by adjoining two or more slabs of stone cut from the same block , right next to each other for a striking mirror-image effect . Laminam has over 20 designs that can be bookmatched .
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